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sleep dirt
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what's the official name for the gunk that collects in your eyes after sleeping? "eye boogers" just doesn't seem like the sort of thing i'd find in the OED.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.As a matter of interest, Alternemo - since you mentioned what the OED might have to say - here's what it does say re the appropriate definition of 'sleep' as I suggested above...(quote): "specifically, the solid substance found in the corners of the eyes after sleep". So, the scholars at the OED don't seem to be aware of a technical name for it either! If they call it 'sleep', I'm happy to go with that.